A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2325498 Details
Epoch: 107 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2326880 epoch_slot_no: 15680 block_no: 2325389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-03-16 12:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa633247ac5042ffd70918e2f762694f0618b6680addb3cd346fc6760e877be59Block Operator
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